The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Ibimorphic Triad

Ibimorphic and Serapian triads, symbolizing the active and passive, fixed and volatile, fructifying fire and generating water

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

The Ophionic Triad follows the Ibimorphic Triad in the sequence of intellectual worlds, each representing a higher stage of manifestation

Nephtæan TriadRitual

The Ibimorphic Triad precedes the Nephtæan Triad in the sequence of intellectual worlds, each representing a higher stage of manifestation

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Aristotle

Aristotle continued and developed Plato's doctrine, emphasizing the sympathy of the Sensible World with eternal Platonic forms derived from the Supreme Mind

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Plato

Plato's doctrine of the unity of form and substance derives from the Supreme Mind, emphasizing that all forms are derived from its principle

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Kether

Kether, one of the three Sephiroth, originates from the Supreme Mind as the highest abstract principle

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Ophionic Triad

The Ophionic Triad follows the Ibimorphic Triad in the sequence of intellectual worlds, each representing a higher stage of manifestation

II. Ophionic Triad & Table

The Ophionic Triad, including gods from Ophionic forces, is included in the Isiac Table

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Wisdom

Chochmah, or Wisdom, is a Sephiroth emanating from the Supreme Mind, representing abstract principles of creativity and intelligence

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Kircher

Kircher's descriptions refer to the Supreme Mind as the source of the Table's symbolism, aligning with the concept conveyed by Plato and Aristotle.

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Fiery Workman

The Supreme Mind and the Fiery Workman are brothers in creation, demonstrating the complementary natures of both divine and earthly elements in the process of creation.

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Fecundative Power

The Fecundative Power is a manifestation of the Supreme Mind, contributing to material existence, vitality, and sensibility in different substances The Supreme Mind is the source and sustainer of the Fecundative Power, which manifests in all forms and life

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Understanding

Binah, or Understanding, is a Sephiroth emanating from the Supreme Mind, representing abstract principles of comprehension and depth

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I. Ibimorphic Triad & Supreme Mind

The Ibimorphic Triad emanates from the Supreme Mind and represents the second intellectual or ethereal world, associated with the principle of humidity The Ibimorphic Triad corresponds to the second intellectual or ethereal world, emanating from the Supreme Mind

II. Supreme Mind & Universal Man

The Supreme Mind created the Universal Man, who is a representation of its image and likeness, dwelling in the Light.